Hasn't happened to me (yet), but if it did I wouldn't know how to hold on anymore...
Yes, I wanted to ctb some years ago because I was under lots of pressure at college.
Then, I told my parents to go to hell and I calmed down.
Afterwards, things got so better that I got my degree.
I guess the key is not to be under pressure.
Then, I told my parents to go to hell and I calmed down.
Afterwards, things got so better that I got my degree.
I guess the key is not to be under pressure.
There's more to life than a college degree.
A good tradesman will out earn many a college graduate,
A good tradesman will out earn many a college graduate,
No, I got my degree but it did fuck all for my life anyway so was pointless, apart from the partying while I was there which was fun
Pen>Sword
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
- Jan 13, 2021
- 465
Yes. I'm about to fail nursing school. If I fail this, student loans won't cover my college funding. I'll CTB when that happens.
It is, but it depends why you're going to college and why you chose the subject. I don't know what you're studying but I don't need to.
If you're barely interested and scrape by, it's a recipe for failing and being miserable. Been there, done that.
My neighbour went to college for IT studies for 2 years. Not really interested in IT but 'career prospects' are good in IT. Dropped out, retrained as an electrician, then as an electrician engineer, loves it and out earns most IT graduates I work with...
Take your time and find your way
ithappens
Live free or die
- Aug 9, 2018
- 159
I currently owe $14,000 in student loans with no way to pay them and no degree. I was one class short of being able to graduate but due to the subject of the class as well as being yanked around and discriminated against in the disability center I was unable to pass the one topic that I can't for the life of me seem to grasp. The real kicker is that topic had nothing to do with the degree I wanted to pursue. One of those "we're going to expand your horizons for no reasons" classes because college. So I guess I'm never going to be able to get a job in a field I can live with and I'll be on disability forever. Yay.
For anyone reading this thread, don't go to college (unless you want to become a nurse or doctor or something), it's a scam.
For anyone reading this thread, don't go to college (unless you want to become a nurse or doctor or something), it's a scam.
HarpoMarx
Member
- Jan 28, 2021
- 44
My insomnia problems and benzo addiction started while I was studying my first BA 8 years ago. I was trying to be the best in order to become a uni professor in a near future. That ruined my mind (even more).
I havent become a uni professor (I teach in Primary in Asia), but I havent had problems to sleep for a while. I brought some boxes of pills from Europe. It gives me so much peace knowing that if I ever cannot catch the sleeo I can take 1 or 2 of them.
Its been a hard battle for me not taking them anymore. I struggled it alone. No psychologist, no nothing. I forced myself and I did it gradually.
Good luck to you :) and I hope you dont fall in similar dynamics.
P.s.: I havent failed it. I actually got a special award for my scores. But that didnt help me with my sleeping problems. Not sure how I would feel if I had failed
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No. Leaving university was the best decision I ever made in my life. It's probably going to cause negative consequences in my elder years as credentialism advances across the economy but I got to enjoy young years living debt free.
if I was European or in a free college country I would have stuck with it but in the US it is no longer worth pursuing. The stress and financial burden for an insecure career path even in a stem field just don't add up for younger generations .
younger generations need to get into a trade or skill, build savings while enjoying their youth, and prepare for the most likely future of ruined ecosystems and societal breakdown. In US that mostly translates into getting out of a failed , crime ridden, de industrialized city if you are in one
Just to clue non US people in: you could graduate university in a prestigious field with a job lined up , become basically totally disabled through some freak accident , and still not be able to discharge several hundreds of thousands in debts. For ever.
you can not own a home. You can not have a bank account that is constantly levied or garnished. you can not own a car .
If you are a US citizen and are planning on attending university you absolutely need a backup plan on how to exit the US or work off the books in case your degree does not provide for you and the ability to make the loan payments
if I was European or in a free college country I would have stuck with it but in the US it is no longer worth pursuing. The stress and financial burden for an insecure career path even in a stem field just don't add up for younger generations .
younger generations need to get into a trade or skill, build savings while enjoying their youth, and prepare for the most likely future of ruined ecosystems and societal breakdown. In US that mostly translates into getting out of a failed , crime ridden, de industrialized city if you are in one
Just to clue non US people in: you could graduate university in a prestigious field with a job lined up , become basically totally disabled through some freak accident , and still not be able to discharge several hundreds of thousands in debts. For ever.
you can not own a home. You can not have a bank account that is constantly levied or garnished. you can not own a car .
If you are a US citizen and are planning on attending university you absolutely need a backup plan on how to exit the US or work off the books in case your degree does not provide for you and the ability to make the loan payments
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demuic
Life was a mistake
- Sep 12, 2020
- 1,383
Well for me, university is definitely the reason. If I can make it through this semester which is my last one and get the grades that I want then all will be good. But if I don't, it would be the reason for me to CTB.
I wish I could be much more free in university but thanks to me taking up a scholarship with stringent requirements and the expectations from others for me to do well, I am now just crying over every mistake I make in assessments.
With my semester ending soon in a couple of weeks and results coming in couple of months, who knows whether I would only have a couple of months left before perhaps reaching that breaking point
I wish I could be much more free in university but thanks to me taking up a scholarship with stringent requirements and the expectations from others for me to do well, I am now just crying over every mistake I make in assessments.
With my semester ending soon in a couple of weeks and results coming in couple of months, who knows whether I would only have a couple of months left before perhaps reaching that breaking point
Don't get behind on the schoolwork would be my advice. I made that mistake this semester and have no way to pass any of my four classes. Severely depressed about both the fact I will fail, and also the fact it's too late for me to revive my grades
Tortured_empath
Arcanist
- Apr 7, 2019
- 463
Breakout92
Student
- Mar 10, 2021
- 107
It's not the only reason for me, but it was another thing to pile onto all my other issues. I went to grad school for a phd because I wanted to be able to teach, but I just couldn't handle the actual work (research work, not the courses I took). So my advisor told me to drop out because he didn't want to support me anymore.
@Gunnersup fuck college. You'll make more and be happier learning a skilled trade. Learn to weld, be an electrician, or auto body repair.
My brother with a ged makes more than I do with a master's degree driving a truck. So I'll say it again, college is a waste for many people.
If you're into cs and programming, employers don't care about college either. Just learn to program, and develop a portfolio.
My brother with a ged makes more than I do with a master's degree driving a truck. So I'll say it again, college is a waste for many people.
If you're into cs and programming, employers don't care about college either. Just learn to program, and develop a portfolio.
Into The Void
Student
- Mar 10, 2021
- 196
I got severe depression when I was in college and that was part of the reason I had to drop out. Luckily I got on two medications and I got better about 3 to 6 months later.
Into The Void
Student
- Mar 10, 2021
- 196
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Desdemona
Member
- Oct 14, 2020
- 88
No. The way I view it is college will always be there. If you're unable to handle it for whatever reason and need a break, take a break. It really isn't the end of the world especially if your life is good otherwise I don't think it's a good reason to CTB over
Desdemona
Member
- Oct 14, 2020
- 88
I've been in your shoes and really wanted to drop out my senior year because my mental health was suffering a lot for many different reasons but I only had like 6 months left so I just powered through. Had it been longer probably would have taken a break.
I know lots of people who are happy without degrees and also lots of people who went on to get degrees much later in life. Don't let a stupid "societal norm" bring you down to that point :)
GarageKarate07
Wizard
- Aug 18, 2020
- 665
Actually I left high school. I left trade school. I left the military and med school. Know what I got? I got awards in my closet. I got lots of money. I know lots of cool stuff. I got 4 vacations out of the deal for peak performance AND I lived by my own fucking rules. Its been awesome! ❤
I'm a nursing major too and I feel you. I seriously underestimated how hard it was going to be. I had my first A&P lab practical a couple weeks ago and I got a 29/100 (and we need a 65% average to pass the course), so it's safe to say I'm most likely going to fail :/
Nexey
Student
- Feb 18, 2021
- 120
I don't plan on CTB just yet but if I do, there's a good chance it'll be over my career (or, more accurately, my lack thereof). The issue with trades is that they're either hard on my body (which is an issue due to my disability) and/or they require me to be in the living quarters of strangers. (I'm a woman, why would I be comfortable with that?) I'm not great when it comes to academics and have very little money, so I feel sort of screwed. I don't know what to do with myself. (Yes, I've tried college before and am now in debt for it.)
Lupgevif
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- Jul 23, 2020
- 928
Manletmachine1
Member
- Oct 7, 2024
- 35
LunarLight
i'm a loser, a failure
- Apr 3, 2024
- 1,368
It's one of the reasons why. I was supposed to have a bright future thanks to my excellent marks. But I gave up because of depression and now it seems impossible to back-pedal.
becfr0g
cruel to keep living, burdensome to die
- Sep 30, 2024
- 10
Im the same - all throughout school i was getting high marks and was called "gifted and talented" but i tried to ctb before my gcses, and even though i ended up getting my gcses i havent started any further education. It seems so impossible to me to start any courses, because all my friends and family have moved on with their lives.
I wish i could find a friend who wants to start studying the same things as me so i dont have to be alone.
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